April on the Concourse
NEW PUBLIC ART IN THE BRONX
Panel discussion and Reception
Friday, April 13, 6 pm
This panel will address the commissioning of public art in the Bronx as a means to community revitalization and engagement. Among the projects feature include the new 167th Street subway station designed by Carol Sun, a housing project by WHEDCO introduced by Sam Marks and several projects commissioned by Percent for Art presented by Catherine Behrend. Moderated by Holly Block.
FAMILY DAY BUILDING GREEN WORKSHOP
(Great for kids age 6 to 13)
Saturday, April 14, 2007, 12 – 2 pm
Admission: one shoebox
Through sculpture and assemblage kids and their adult companions will explore what makes housing a home and will have the opportunity to design their own house incorporating green roofs and other sustainable practices. You will also learn about the New Housing New York project, a sustainable and affordable housing design under development in the Bronx. Organized in collaboration with Center for Architecture Foundation.
UNDERSTANDING HOUSING POLICIES IN THE BRONX
Panel Discussion
Saturday, April 14, 2 pm
Organized and moderated by Allison Jaffe, this panel will bring together public figures and community leaders in a discussion about the impact of the ongoing development of the South Bronx. With Joan Byron, Director, Sustainability and Environmental Justice Initiative; Pratt Center for Community Development; Eduardo LaGuerre, Executive Director; Neighborhood Association For Intercultural Affairs; Linda Cunningham, Artist and Partner in Bronx Bricks, LLC.
TOURS
Walking Tours – Saturday, April 14, 2007, 12 & 4 pm
Bike Tour – Saturday, April 14, 2007, 11 am
Discover a wealth of historic networks through a number of architectural gems along the Grand Concourse – foot or bike.
The 2007 Grand Concourse programs are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.
ARTIST IN THE MARKETPLACE
27TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION
April 1 – August 19, 2007
Bami Adedoyin Becca Albee Fanny Alli Jesse Alpern Dorthe Alstrup Gabriela Alva Cal y Mayor Jill Auckenthaler Gail Biederman Hector Canonge Christine Catsifas Jillian Conrad Vince Contarino Jon Cuyson Caroline Falby Tracey Goodman Patrick Grenier Emily Hall
Joseph Hart Ketta Ioannidou Elaine Kaufmann Jayson Keeling Taeseong Kim Joseph Maida Amanda C. Mathis Amanda Matles Megan Michalak Hiroyuki Nakamura Alison Owen Chihcheng Peng David Politzer Emily Puthoff Jenna Ransom Rashanna Rashied-Walker Jason Reppert Joseph Eli Tekippe Will Walker
Here and Elsewhere features a range of work by 36 artists from throughout the metropolitan area, all of whom have participated in the most recent incarnation of Artist in the Marketplace (AIM) at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, one of the most celebrated and competitive programs for emerging artists in the country. The title alludes to both the global reach of the program, now in its 27th year, and to the fluidity of art practices in today’s global life.
The Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand Concourse
Bronx, New York 10456
tel/ 718.681.6000
fax/ 718.681.6181
Museum Hours
Wednesday – Thursday: noon – 6 pm
Friday: noon – 8 pm
Saturday – Sunday: noon – 6 pm
Suggested Admission
$ 5 Adults / $ 3 Students and Seniors
Free for Members and Children under 12
Directions
Train: D or B to 167th St./Grand Concourse or 4 to the 161st St./ Yankee Stadium Station
Bus: Bx1, Bx2 or BxM4 Express to 165th St. and Grand Concourse
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